Job Description

The successful candidate will help to lead and deliver the Trust's Digital Learning agenda, to develop and implement a strategic approach to technology-enhanced learning. They accelerate the transition from traditional learning and development delivery (such as face to face learning) to a digitally enabled blended learning offer, including e-learning, multi-media and mobile environments and new models/modes of course delivery e.g. podcasts; webinars; Vlogs and virtual reality.



The successful candidate will oversee the development and delivery of the portfolio of digital learning, working with key stakeholders to scope and plan the pipeline for content digitisation aligned to services' need and national developments. As the technical expert the candidate will hold a pivotal role in the development of the Education offer at our trust.



They will take a proactive role in supporting staff through the development and use of learning technologies including the use of the Learning Management and Resource Systems.



They will have the operational and line management responsibility for the Technology Enhanced Learning Team.



The role will require the post holder to work autonomously and to have a continued focus on



high quality digital learning for the workforce providing education, training and development



that supports the Trust Digital Education Strategy.



Play a leading role in ongoing development of and delivery of strategic outcomes relating to a sustainable, diverse, and digitally enabled workforce



Maintain and improve mandatory training compliance figures across all training subjects, with the compliance manager



Oversee the work with subject matter experts, professional development leads, trainers, and the head of risk management to ensure that mandatory training needs are identified for all staff groups and that the mandatory training needs analysis is kept up to date

Analyse complex statistics and report and use own judgement to resolve issues where expected project delivery is compromised

Monitor evaluative data and information for all statutory and mandatory training and essential to role, both face to face and e-learning to identify risks regarding training activity and implement action plans to improve business outcomes

Analyse problems and make judgements on issues concerning with the day to day management and operations of Technology Enhanced Learning



Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.



Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.



We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.



Conduct effective evaluation and associated analysis using recognised and contemporary evaluation models. Report results of analysis. Evaluation should seek to identify return on investment and operational impact

Regularly undertake research in relation to learning and organisational development, including horizon scanning of upcoming good practice, benchmarking with other organisations/industries. Research to translate into practice changes and initiatives where appropriate

Promote evidenced based practice, linking to appropriate initiatives with internal and external partners where appropriate. Ensure material used in the interventions programmes is researched and evidence based where practical or possible

Prioritise own workload and that of relevant projects / stakeholders to meet specified deadlines, responding to competing demands

Prepare papers and draft the agenda for the Statutory and Mandatory Steering Group (SMSG)

Maintain and update the Mandatory Training Action Plan quarterly

Analyse information in relation to mandatory training requirements, attendance and effectiveness through reviews, surveys and audits and to produce regular reports on the results to internal and external groups

Develop and implement processes to ensure that e-learning is used where appropriate to support induction and mandatory training

Manage programmes and projects to progress the development of mandatory training in the organisation in line with the wider learning and organisation development strategies and principles



Active participant at all relevant Trust meetings



Actively communicates highly complex and highly sensitive information effectively and appropriately through a range of styles and channels appropriate to the situation



Acknowledges, encourages and celebrates the contribution of others



Uses highly developed skills to deal with difficult situations and audiences as required



Develops effective working relationships with internal clients (Organisation, Team, Individuals) to identify issues and help and implement Learning and OD interventions and solutions



Ensures that mandatory training requirements and provision are communicated and promoted to all managers and staff



Provides advice and guidance in line with local and national directives to inform strategic decision making on statutory and mandatory training



Consults with key stakeholders within the group on strategic interventions to ensure the organisation has the best possible learning opportunities and staff development pathways